About this flying site
can be extremely busy, especially on weekends/ during holidays! a perfect place for acro training and SIV
Gerlitzen paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Gerlitzen.
Altitude1,878 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S
Coordinates46.6924, 13.9139
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Gerlitzen is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,878 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Gerlitzen
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Gerlitzen doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Different TOs available: 'Gipfel' (=TOP) at 1900m and 'Kanzelhöhe' at 1000m
Landing
Different LZs requiring different approaches in order to permit safe landing! > get info at LZ
Access and parking
Gondola/ Chairlift; special multiple tickets available > http://www.gerlitzen.com/en/
Local weather notes
West wind generally means that the weather is about to change (> flying is NOT recommended!) check webcam and sensor there: http://gerlitzen.it-wms.com/index.php
Flight rules
Hmax: 2100masl!! > detailed info: http://www.dgfc-ossiachersee.at/p/fluggebiet.html
Check current site guidance
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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